Fun Kids, the UK’s leading radio station for children, families and parents, released the final episode of the Amazing Aluminium podcast series on 2nd September. Co-created by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), Amazing Aluminium touches on the metal’s composition, its...
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has issued an urgent briefing to government setting out key concerns from the UK aluminium industry around the implementation of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) ahead of its planned introduction in January 2027. The briefing has been shared with...
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<p>The building and construction sector in the United Kingdom expanded at its fastest rate in past 17 months in May, driven by a dramatic rebound in homebuilding after a slow start to 2017, a latest survey report says. The Markit/CIPS construction purchasing managers' index rose to 56 from...
<p>The global demand for aluminium sheet is rapidly rising as the vehicle manufacturers are opting for aluminium in their products. Europe is the major market for automotive aluminium sheet in the world. The demand stood at 1 million tons in 2015, and is expected to reach 1.7 million tons by...
<p>Rimstock, manufacturer and supplier of cast aluminium wheels based in West Bromwich, is investing millions for the expansion of its business. The company aims to become the UK's only manufacturer of premium alloy and aluminium wheels.</p> <p>The company has secured a £12.4m funding package...
<p>Kaliber Group, owner of doors and windows manufacturer, KAT, plus Ayrshire Aluminium and Spitfire Doors, acquired Universal Arches, the leading PVCu profile bending company in the UK, adding a further niche market leader to its group of PVCu and aluminium specialist businesses.</p> <p><img...
<p>The European metal packaging sector reached a major milestone by hitting 70 per cent aluminium can recycling rate in 2016. In the UK alone, seven out of ten aluminium beverage cans were reportedly recycled in the past year, the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) data showed.</p>...
<p>The Saveheat Group, a new expanded group, has been formed by the two people from the window and glass industries for manufacturing timber, aluminium, PVCu and glass products to the commercial, trade installers and construction industries.</p> <p>The two Industry experts Alex Gray and Colin...
<p>A UK-based producer of metal powders for 3D printing and other manufacturing technology, Metalysis, has announced a partnership for making aluminium-scandium alloys. When combined with aluminium, the metallic element gains benefits like high strength to weight ratio that makes it suitable for...
<p>South Northamptonshire Council (SNC) has teamed up with Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), an association for aluminium packaging producers, reprocessors and fillers in the UK, for the promotion of “MetalMatters’ recycling campaign across the district.</p> <p><img...
<p>AluK, a leader in the design and engineering of aluminium window, door and curtain walling systems across the UK and the world, announced that they achieved an approved Qualicoat licence holder after the assessment of company’s state of the art powder coating paint plant.</p> <p>Accoring...
<p>The Aluminium Federation (‘ALFED’), the trade body of the UK’s aluminium sector, has announced the appointment of a new President.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"...
<p>Nespresso, a part of Swiss multinational Nestlé is to start a trial scheme for their UK consumers to recycle their used aluminium coffee capsules for the first time. This is counter effort towards the backlash against their popular single-serve pods, which end up in landfill.</p> <p><img...
<p>Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and the London Metal Exchange (LME), a wholly-owned subsidiary of HKEX, are pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Chamberlain as Chief Executive of the LME effective immediately subject to the approval of the Financial Conduct Authority...
<p>Marley Alutec, the UK leader in aluminium guttering, rainwater, fascia, soffit & coping systems, is going to showcase its high quality aluminium products like Evoke range of fascia, soffit and coping and many more at CIH Housing 2017.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: bottom; display:...
<p>The European manufacturer i2r that offers aluminium foil containers and FSC accredited paper packaging products throughout the food industry will present its range of packaging products at the Farm Shop & Deli Show. The show will take place on 24-26 April 2017 at the Birmingham NEC.</p>...
<p>According to the latest details of Liberty House Group for establishing a plant at Fort Williams, the Highlands could become a key manufacturing centre of aluminium alloy car wheels in the UK. Liberty House is aiming to manufacture up to two million alloy wheels per annum at its planned...
<p>The United Kingdom is a major aluminium products manufacturing hub in Europe. Automotive is the key end user sector that generates maximum demand followed by the building and construction sector. Of late, UK aerospace industry has increased its operations. The world's second largest aerospace...
<p>Aeromet International, a UK based specialist in aluminium and magnesium casting and supplier of airframe and aero engine components, has secured the biggest order contract ever with airplane manufacturer Boeing. In addition to this, the company also extended the long-term agreement...
<p>Aluminium foil characteristics are strength, formability and barrier properties which have made it an essential part of many flexible packaging and container applications along with its use in automotive and heat exchange components, insulation material and other industrial applications. UK as...
